Wells Fargo Predatory & Racially Discriminatory Lending Lawsuit

Substandard Housing

Empyrean Towers Case

The City Attorney's lawsuit against the owner of notorious 90-unit residential building in Downtown Oakland results in landmark ruling to rehabilitate the building as long-term affordable housing. read more

Prostitution/Trafficking

Prostitution & Human Trafficking Cases

Oakland City Attorney's Neighborhood Law Corps sues local businesses that are engaging in or profiting from human trafficking. read more

Medical Cannabis

Medical Cannabis Lawsuit

Oakland files complaint in US District Court to prevent the federal government from seizing a building used by a medical cannabis dispensary. read more

Police Department Reform

Police Reform & Oakland's Negotiated Settlement Agreement

The Negotiated Settlement Agthat ended the 'Riders' police misconduct case in 2003 was designed to ensure effective, accountable and consitutional policing in Oakland. read more